III. RESERVATION OF AUTHORITY

BCC - Regular Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

Lake County is considering an agreement for a Veterans Treatment Intervention Program. This program aims to provide financial support for felony and misdemeanor pretrial or post-adjudicatory veteran treatment programs. The agreement is a cost reimbursement plan where the County will be paid back by the State of Florida for actual expenses. The estimated total fiscal impact is up to $109,654 in revenue, which will be part of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request. The program will fund substance abuse and mental health treatment, veteran peer mentoring, and help veterans access healthcare benefits. This item is currently under review and recommended for approval. The work involves administering and potentially delivering services related to veteran treatment, substance abuse counseling, mental health support, and case management. Businesses that provide these types of services, as well as administrative and financial support, could find opportunities. Reaching out now, before final agreements and funding are set, may offer an advantage.

fiscal impact

109,654 revenue

recidivism reduction target

80 percent